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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 158.09 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 158.09 and 103.77 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 158.09 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/158.09 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 158.09 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 16,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404.48/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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